Noun: laxation lak'sey-shun
- The act of making something less tight
"The laxation of strict rules improved morale";
- loosening
- The elimination of faecal waste through the anus
"Regular laxation is important for maintaining digestive health";
- defecation, defaecation [Brit, rare]
Derived forms: laxations
Type of: adjustment, alteration, elimination, evacuation, excretion, modification, voiding
Antonym: tightening
Encyclopedia: Laxation